Syrians reject Israel’s vow to control Golan ‘forever’
8 years, 11 months ago

Syrians reject Israel’s vow to control Golan ‘forever’

Al Jazeera  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has for the first time held his weekly cabinet meeting in the occupied Golan Heights, amid criticism from local Syrian activists. Speaking in the Jewish-only settlement of Maaleh Gamla on Sunday, Netanyahu declared that the 70 percent of the Golan, which Israeli forces occupied during the 1967 Middle East war, will “always remain” under Israeli control. We will remain regardless of what Israel says or who controls Syria … regardless of whether the war continues another 100 years or if we’re liberated tomorrow.” Netanyahu’s declaration comes at a time when Syria is engulfed in a civil war between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government and opposition groups. “I think the Israeli security establishment still believes it is not in Israel’s interest to get directly involved in the internal battles between Assad and his opponents,” said Berti. In Quneitra, situated in the side of Golan still controlled by Syria, media activist Abu Omar al-Jolani said Syrians are united in their opposition to Israel’s occupation of the territory.

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Israel's plan to double settlers in Golan Heights met conflicting emotions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel's plan to double settlers in Golan Heights met conflicting emotions

Deccan Chronicle  

Ein Zivan, Golan Heights: A dry mountain wind whipped through a cluster of Israeli flags at the entrance of a kibbutz in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, where the tranquility belies the tumultuous events unfolding nearby. Days later, the Israeli government approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's USD 11 million plan of financial incentives to double the population of Israeli settlers in …

Israel’s plan to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights is met with conflicting emotions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel’s plan to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights is met with conflicting emotions

Associated Press  

EIN ZIVAN, Golan Heights — A dry mountain wind whipped through a cluster of Israeli flags at the entrance of a kibbutz in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, where the tranquility belies the tumultuous events unfolding nearby. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A woman looks at wine bottles in the Bahat winery in …

Is HTS chief Sharaa going soft on Israel despite Golan incursions?
3 months ago

Is HTS chief Sharaa going soft on Israel despite Golan incursions?

Firstpost  

The Golan Heights ceasefire breach by Israel seems to have no impact on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s chief Ahmad al-Sharaa who has said that the “general exhaustion” in Syria does not “allow” it to enter into new conflicts with Israel Israel has been Syria’s archnemesis since history can remember. Israel breaches Golan Heights ceasefire Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

Israel's Golan Heights plan slammed
3 months ago

Israel's Golan Heights plan slammed

China Daily  

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:39 Israeli soldiers cross the security fence, moving toward the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams, on Sunday. MATIAS DELACROIX/AP Concerns are growing over the US-enabled "Greater Israel" aspirations after Israel approved a plan to double the …

Israel approves settlement expansion in occupied Golan Heights after seizing Syrian territory
3 months ago

Israel approves settlement expansion in occupied Golan Heights after seizing Syrian territory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel plans to double the …

Why Israel has its eyes set on Syria’s Golan Heights
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3 months ago

Why Israel has its eyes set on Syria’s Golan Heights

Firstpost  

The Israeli government has green-lit a plan to double the population in the occupied Golan Heights. Here’s why An Israeli armoured vehicle maneuvers along the security fence near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams, December 15, 2024. Israeli forces captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Six-Day War, …

'Syrian-led' must not be just lip service: China Daily editorial
3 months, 1 week ago

'Syrian-led' must not be just lip service: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Soon after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government of Syria on Dec 8, Israel bombed military targets in Syria and quickly occupied the United Nations-recognized buffer zone of the Golan Heights to "protect its own security". In a bid to avert some of the international pressure, Tel Aviv claimed its occupation of the Golan Heights will be "temporary", and …

Several countries slam Israeli plans to expand settlements in Syria’s Golan
3 months, 1 week ago

Several countries slam Israeli plans to expand settlements in Syria’s Golan

Al Jazeera  

US military says it kills ISIL fighters as EU warns that Iran and Russia should have ‘no place’ in Syria’s future. Several countries have condemned Israel’s plan to expand settlements in Syria’s occupied Golan Heights after the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad by opposition fighters. Multiple Middle Eastern nations and Israel’s ally Germany on Monday denounced Israel’s decision to …

Is Israel trying to entrench its occupation of the Golan Heights?
3 months, 1 week ago

Is Israel trying to entrench its occupation of the Golan Heights?

Al Jazeera  

Since the fall of the al-Assad regime, Israel has attacked Syria to deepen the occupation of the Golan Heights. Among Israel’s recent violations of Syrian sovereignty, which include hundreds of air attacks, is its renewed encroachment into the Golan Heights – with tanks and illegal settlements. During the 1973 October War, Syria tried to take back the Golan Heights but …

Israel agrees to double population in Golan Heights citing threats from Syria
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3 months, 1 week ago

Israel agrees to double population in Golan Heights citing threats from Syria

India Today  

Israel agreed on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained despite the moderate tone of rebel leaders who ousted President Bashar al-Assad a week ago. Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the latest developments in Syria increased the threat to Israel, "despite the moderate image that the rebel …

What is the Golan Heights and why is the territory so important to Israel and Syria?
3 months, 1 week ago

What is the Golan Heights and why is the territory so important to Israel and Syria?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Israeli military vehicles drive after …

Israeli forces seize buffer zone along occupied Golan Heights after Assad’s downfall
3 months, 1 week ago

Israeli forces seize buffer zone along occupied Golan Heights after Assad’s downfall

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel’s military marched into the …

What is the Golan Heights and why is the territory so important to Israel and Syria?
3 months, 1 week ago

What is the Golan Heights and why is the territory so important to Israel and Syria?

The Independent  

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State Department defends Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan Heights
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3 months, 1 week ago

State Department defends Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan Heights

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US State Department defended the Israeli military’s push into …

Israeli ground forces cross into Syrian territory for the first time in 50 YEARS to 'act as peacekeepers' as the country falls into chaos after rebel groups forced their dictator to 'flee to Russia wi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli ground forces cross into Syrian territory for the first time in 50 YEARS to 'act as peacekeepers' as the country falls into chaos after rebel groups forced their dictator to 'flee to Russia wi

Daily Mail  

Israeli ground forces have crossed into Syrian territory for the first time in 50 years to protect residents after Bashar al-Assad's government fell. An Israeli armored vehicle maneuvers near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams, December 8, 2024 A fire burns after explosions at a security compound that …

Netanyahu claims Israel-occupied Golan Heights in Syria will remain Israeli 'for eternity'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu claims Israel-occupied Golan Heights in Syria will remain Israeli 'for eternity'

New Indian Express  

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the Golan Heights, occupied by Israel for almost 60 years, would remain Israeli "for eternity". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he had ordered the army to "take control" of the zone -- on the east of the Israeli-annexed Golan -- after the fall of Syrian president Bashar …

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq condemn Israel’s ‘dangerous’ land grab in Syria
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq condemn Israel’s ‘dangerous’ land grab in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Arab statements come as Israel continues to step up strikes across Syria after ouster of Bashar al-Assad’s government. Qatar, Iraq and Saudi Arabia have decried Israel’s seizure of land in Syria near the occupied Golan Heights as the Israeli military continues to launch air strikes across the country. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Doha considers the Israeli …

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that shows concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
1 year, 3 months ago

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that shows concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan

Firstpost  

The resolution said it is deeply concerned that Israel has not withdrawn from the Syrian Golan, which has been under occupation since 1967, contrary to the relevant General Assembly resolutions. It also stressed the illegality of the Israeli settlement construction in the occupied Syrian Golan India has voted in favour of a draft resolution at the UN General Assembly that …

India votes in favour of UN resolution expressing concern at Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan
1 year, 3 months ago

India votes in favour of UN resolution expressing concern at Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan

India TV News  

India on Tuesday voted in favour of a resolution introduced in the United Nations General Assembly expressing deep concern over the continued Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan. The resolution titled 'The Syrian Golan' was introduced in the 193-member UNGA on Tuesday and adopted by 91 members in favour, eight against and 62 abstentions. According to the resolution, Israel failed to …

Israel army says it hit Syrian ‘structures’ in Golan Heights
1 year, 6 months ago

Israel army says it hit Syrian ‘structures’ in Golan Heights

Al Jazeera  

The announcement came after two people were reportedly killed in an Israeli attack near the Syrian town of Beit Jinn. Israel’s military has said its tanks fired on two Syrian structures in the Golan Heights in what the army said was a violation of a 1974 disengagement accord between the two countries. The announcement from Israel’s military came after at …

Three years on, US still views Syria’s Golan as Israeli territory
2 years, 11 months ago

Three years on, US still views Syria’s Golan as Israeli territory

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – When powerful states flout the rules of international law, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the United Nations Security Council last May, “it sends the message that others can break those rules with impunity”. Yet, three years after former US President Donald Trump recognised Israeli claims to Syria’s occupied Golan Heights, the Biden administration has not …

Syria condemns Israel’s plans to expand Golan settlements
3 years, 2 months ago

Syria condemns Israel’s plans to expand Golan settlements

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria said Monday that Israel’s plans to double the number of settlers living in Israeli-annexed Golan Heights are “dangerous and unprecedented” and only perpetuate its occupation of the territory. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced on Sunday a multimillion-dollar plan meant to double the number of settlers living in the region that Israel captured from Syria more …

Syria condemns Israel’s plan to double Golan Heights settlements
3 years, 2 months ago

Syria condemns Israel’s plan to double Golan Heights settlements

Al Jazeera  

Syrian foreign ministry calls Israeli move to double the number of settlers in annexed region ‘dangerous and unprecedented’. Syria says Israel’s plans to double the number of settlers living in Israeli-annexed Golan Heights are “dangerous and unprecedented” and only perpetuate its occupation of the territory. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced on Sunday a multimillion-dollar plan meant to double the …

Israel approves plan to double settlers in occupied Golan
3 years, 2 months ago

Israel approves plan to double settlers in occupied Golan

The Hindu  

Israel's government on Sunday approved a $317 million plan to double the Jewish settler population in the Golan Heights, 40 years after it annexed the territory captured from Syria. "Our goal today is to double the population of the Golan Heights," the right-wing Bennett said ahead of the meeting. 'No change' in US policy Around 25,000 Israeli settlers live in …

Israel plans to double settlement in Golan Heights
3 years, 2 months ago

Israel plans to double settlement in Golan Heights

Associated Press  

MEVO HAMA, Golan Heights — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Sunday the country intends to double the amount of settlers living in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights with a multimillion-dollar plan meant to further consolidate Israel’s hold on the territory it captured from Syria more than five decades ago. “After long and static years in terms of the scope of …

Trump’s recognition of an Israeli Golan Heights draws little enthusiasm from those who live there
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s recognition of an Israeli Golan Heights draws little enthusiasm from those who live there

LA Times  

Vintner Tal Pelter, left, chats with customers at his boutique winery in the Golan Heights. What makes them nervous, however, was Trump’s announcement, first on Twitter and then at a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his side, declaring the Golan Heights to be Israeli. Trump and Netanyahu said declaring Israeli sovereignty, which is illegal under international …

Syria requests urgent UN Security Council meeting on Golan
5 years, 11 months ago

Syria requests urgent UN Security Council meeting on Golan

Al Jazeera  

Syria says the US decision to recognise the Golan Heights as Israeli territory contravenes international law. Syria is calling on the United Nations Security Council to hold an urgent meeting on the US decision to recognise the Golan Heights as Israeli territory. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Monday in which the United States recognised Israel’s annexation of the …

Trump signs declaration reversing US policy on Golan Heights
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump signs declaration reversing US policy on Golan Heights

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Monday recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, reversing more than a half-century of U.S. policy in the Middle East. “Today, aggressive acts by Iran and terrorist groups, including Hezbollah, in southern Syria continue to make the Golan Heights a potential launching ground for attacks on Israel,” Trump said in the …

Trump’s support for Israeli Golan Heights draws global anger
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s support for Israeli Golan Heights draws global anger

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump has recognised the disputed Golan Heights as Israeli territory in an election boost for visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing a sharp response from Syria, which once held the strategic land. In a statement released by his office, Abbas said: “There is no legitimacy that can override UN Security Council resolutions, the UN General Assembly …

Trump signs declaration reversing U.S. policy on Golan Heights
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump signs declaration reversing U.S. policy on Golan Heights

LA Times  

President Trump holds up a signed proclamation recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on March 25. “Today, aggressive acts by Iran and terrorist groups, including Hezbollah, in southern Syria continue to make the Golan Heights a potential launching ground for attacks on …

Trump formally recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump formally recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump on Monday formally recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, reversing decades of United State’s policy. Monday’s decree formalised Trump’s statement last week, saying it was time for the US “to fully recognise” Israeli sovereignty over the Golan. “Today, aggressive action by Iran and terrorist groups in southern Syria, including Hezbollah, continue to make the …

Syria vows to take back Golan Heights from Israel
6 years ago

Syria vows to take back Golan Heights from Israel

The Hindu  

The Syrian government vowed to take back the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as its allies and enemies alike condemned U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday for moving to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the territory seized in war. The Syrian government said the Golan was an “indivisible” part of Syrian territory and recovering it “via all means guaranteed by international law is …

Explainer: What is the significance of the Golan Heights
6 years ago

Explainer: What is the significance of the Golan Heights

Firstpost  

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States should back Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, seized from Syria in 1967 By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States should back Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, seized from Syria in 1967. The Golan …

Trump: Time for US to recognise Israeli sovereignty over Golan
6 years ago

Trump: Time for US to recognise Israeli sovereignty over Golan

Al Jazeera  

Trump makes announcement about the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Twitter as Mike Pompeo visits Jerusalem. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was time to back Israeli sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, an announcement that signals a shift in US policy and comes before the Israeli prime minister’s planned visit next week to the White House. “After 52 …

Donald Trump says it’s time for US to recognize ‘Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights’
6 years ago

Donald Trump says it’s time for US to recognize ‘Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights’

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Thursday overturned longstanding US policy regarding the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, announcing “it is time” for the US to “fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty” over the region. “After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which is of critical strategic and security importance to the …

Benjamin Netanyahu urges countries to recognise Golan Heights annexation, says Israeli presence in region will check Iran's 'expansion plans'
6 years, 5 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu urges countries to recognise Golan Heights annexation, says Israeli presence in region will check Iran's 'expansion plans'

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the international community to recognise the Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights, a Syrian territory seized by Israel 51 years ago. Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the international community to recognise the Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights, a Syrian territory seized by Israel 51 years ago. “Israel on the …

Israel promotes aid for Syrian civil war victims
7 years, 8 months ago

Israel promotes aid for Syrian civil war victims

Associated Press  

ON THE ISRAEL-SYRIA FRONTIER, Golan Heights — The Israeli military on Wednesday promoted a comprehensive aid program to Syrian civilians harmed by their country’s civil war, marking a significant broadening of its involvement in a conflict of which it has tried to steer clear. Col. Noam Fink, the chief medical officer of the northern command, said the aid was essential …

Israel denies claim Syrian forces shot down its aircraft in disputed Golan Heights during fragile ceasefire
8 years, 6 months ago

Israel denies claim Syrian forces shot down its aircraft in disputed Golan Heights during fragile ceasefire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel has denied the Syrian …

UN rejects Israel’s claim over Syria’s Golan Heights
8 years, 10 months ago

UN rejects Israel’s claim over Syria’s Golan Heights

Al Jazeera  

Security Council says status of the Golan will not change after Netanyahu vows it will remain part of Israeli territory. The UN Security Council has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that the annexed Golan Heights in Syria would “for ever” remain under Israeli control. The 15-member council agreed on Tuesday that the status of the Golan, which Israel …

Israel, Golan Heights and the Syrian endgame
8 years, 10 months ago

Israel, Golan Heights and the Syrian endgame

Al Jazeera  

With the demand for recognition of the Golan Heights’ annexation, Netanyahu is one of many circling war-torn Syria. On the day before the cabinet meeting on the Golan Heights, Netanyahu put forward the broad menu of Israel’s demands on Syria in a conversation with US Secretary of State John Kerry. Two, after 50 years, the time has come for the …

Israel will never give up Golan Heights, Benjamin Netanyahu vows
8 years, 11 months ago

Israel will never give up Golan Heights, Benjamin Netanyahu vows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Golan Heights will remain …

Golan Heights: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows annexed territory will remain Israel's 'forever'
8 years, 11 months ago

Golan Heights: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows annexed territory will remain Israel's 'forever'

ABC  

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights will "forever" remain in his country's hands, as his cabinet held its first meeting in the territory. Key points: Netanyahu says its time for the world to recognise that the Golan Heights is Israel's Israel annexed the region from Syria in the 1967 Arab-Israel war Netanyahu says war-torn …

Israel’s oil drilling in Golan criticised
10 years, 2 months ago

Israel’s oil drilling in Golan criticised

Al Jazeera  

Drilling for oil in occupied Golan is part of a larger plan to increase Israeli settlement activity, rights groups say. “There are other avenues we can take.” Aamer Ibrahim, 24, is a founding member of the Majdal Shams-based activist group Uploading Conscription, a reference to what they see as Israel’s militarisation of the Golan Heights. He explained that opposition to …

Wary Of Syria's War, Israel Plans A Fence In The Golan Heights
12 years, 2 months ago

Wary Of Syria's War, Israel Plans A Fence In The Golan Heights

NPR  

Wary Of Syria's War, Israel Plans A Fence In The Golan Heights Enlarge this image toggle caption Ariel Schalit/AP Ariel Schalit/AP Concerned about spillover from Syria's civil war, Israel says it will build a fence in the Golan Heights along the line that has effectively served as the border since wars between them in the 1960s and 1970s. Prime Minister …

UN force to stay in Golan Heights
19 years, 9 months ago

UN force to stay in Golan Heights

Al Jazeera  

The UN Security Council has authorised a UN observer force to remain another six months in the Golan Heights, where it has served as a buffer between the Syrian and Israeli armies for 31 years. In that war, Israel repulsed an attempt by Arab states to take back land, including the Golan Heights, which Israel had captured in the six-day …

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